The Pursuit of Family Just Wanting It Makes You Happier by: John Stonestreet & G. Shane Morris We’ve reached a barking point in American history. (Yeah, I’m sorry for that one.) A few years ago, for the first time ever, the number of dogs in this country surpassed the number of children under eighteen. According to Statista, there … More The Pursuit of Family
John 14:16-24 (ESV) John 14:16-24 (RVR 1960) CONTEXT: In Tuesday’s devotional we looked at verses 18-20 and discussed how Jesus was concerned about leaving the Apostles and disciples because of their spiritual immaturity. Of course Jesus (as part of the Godhead) had a plan all ready in place to send a helper/comforter in the Holy Spirit. … More Daily Devotional – The Holy Spirit Part III
John 14:16-24 (ESV) John 14:16-24 (RVR 1960) Context: Yesterday we discussed how Jesus promise to send a replacement Helper/Comforter to the Apostles and Disciples. Today we expand on that some: v.18 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Here again Jesus reiterates His promise but in a different manner. I like … More Daily Devotional – The Holy Spirit Part II
I finished off the last piece of Pecan Pie from Thanksgiving last night, but every once in a while a need a little slice of humble pie to remind me that God is the one deserving all the glory. – Mike
Smith Electrified London with New Flood Account George Smith engraved bank notes by day. At night he studied newly discovered cuneiform tablets–clay writings dug up in the Middle East. After publishing several keen observations, George was appointed as an assistant at the British Museum. That is how he stumbled across a fascinating find from the … More Today in Church History
Nearly every person—religious or not—has heard the phrase, “Prayer changes things.” But do they really believe it? They should, says American Pastors Network (APN) President Sam Rohrer, because God has made it clear that He answers prayer. Proper prayer can turn the head of God,”¹ Rohrer said. “Proper prayer by God’s people can turn back the judgment of … More Does Prayer Really Change Things?
John 14:16-24 (ESV) John 14:16-24 (RVR 1960) Over the next week or so (?) we will be looking at the Holy Spirit. I have not settled upon the exact topics but the first two (from John 14) are clear, the Promise of and the Roles of. CONTEXT: John has just finished telling of Jesus’s most … More Daily Devotional – The Holy Spirit Part I
In his book The Cross and Christian Ministry, D.A. Carson writes about a profane activity that occurs in some churches. His words are eye-opening, to say the least. Indeed, these are some of the most convicting words I have read in a while. You can find Carson’s words below. “We have become so performance-oriented that … More D.A. Carson on a Profane Activity During Sunday Worship
Today we conclude our series on Slavery, Romans 6:15-23, I pray everyone (in the US) had a very happy Thanksgiving Day and for our friends elsewhere that your day was filled with joy. – Mike 21 What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. 22 But … More Daily Devotional – Slaves of Sin or Slaves of Christ PT.IV
19 I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness [b]for holiness. 20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. (NKJV) 19 Hablo … More Daily Devotional – Slaves of Sin or Slaves of Christ PT.III
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